Behavioral Health & Substance Abuse

Live Your Best Life

Living your best life involves good physical and mental health. Emotional well-being is important at every stage in life, from adolescence through adulthood. When mental health difficulties arise for you or a loved one, remember you are not alone. Help is available and feeling better is possible.

As a CareFirst member, you have access to providers and resources if you or a loved one is living with a mental health or substance abuse condition.

Behavioral health care specialists are available to help identify the right services to meet your specific needs.

FINDING A PROVIDER

FINDING A PROVIDER

Appointment Advocates provide a free service to help offers a free service to help you find a mental health provider that matches your personal...

Help for Parents

As a parent, family member or caregiver to a child receiving behavioral health services, you may feel overwhelmed. A behavioral health care coordinator can be an advocate for you and your child. Learn more.

*Magellan Healthcare Provider Group is an independent company that provides behavioral health services to CareFirst members.

Help for Parents

As a parent, family member or caregiver to a child receiving behavioral health services, you may feel overwhelmed. A behavioral health care coordinator can be an advocate for you and your child.Learn more

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